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73-0171-250
8/11
Rev.1
Lionel
Lionel
GG1 Freight Set
GG1 Freight Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Featuring the Conventional
RailSounds sound system
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G
HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 73-0171-250 8/11 Rev.1 Lionel Lionel GG1 Freight Set GG1 Freight Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring the Conventional RailSounds sound system CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 400 ™ , TPC 400 ™ , Block Power Controller ™ , BPC ™ , Operating Track Controller ™ , OTC ™ , FatBoy ™ , Lionel Lines ® , Joshua Lionel Cowen Series ™ , Lockon ® , TrainSounds ™ , MultiHorn ™ ,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Locking your locomotive into forward-only operation 12-13 Operating the conventional RailSounds sound system Adjusting the volume Installing the pantographs on your GG1 CW-80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer Setting the accessory output Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi- tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 6: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections. 1. Line up your two sections of track.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Cw-80 Transformer

    Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection. 4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer. 5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts). As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal.
  • Page 8 Creating your layout Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK ACCESSORY 120/60z 0~18VAC 0~18VAC Notch Figure 4. Controller connections...

  • Page 9: Running Your Train

    With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating cur- rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Note! Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers.

  • Page 10: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 6 on page 11 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi- mate the percentage of full power.
  • Page 11 CW-80 is on. Whistle Activates the whistle or horn sound Throttle effect in your Lionel locomotives. Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the throttle Press WHISTLE to begin the sound; forward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow release the button to end it.

  • Page 12: Locking Your Locomotive Into Forward-Only Operation

    Running your train Locking your locomotive into forward-only operation hen the electronic reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into forward operation only, you can deactivate the reverse unit’s sequencing function.

  • Page 13: Locking Your Locomotive Into Forward-Only Operation

    Running your train Locking your locomotive into forward-only operation (continued) Direction control button Whistle control button Throttle Bell control button Figure 8. Direction control button location...

  • Page 14: Operating The Conventional Railsounds Sound System

    Running your train Operating the conventional RailSounds sound system hen you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling locomotive. The sounds will increase proportionally with the locomotive's speed. Use the volume control knob to adjust the volume. See Figure 7 on page 12 for the location of this control, which is located on the underside of the locomotive.

  • Page 15: Installing The Pantographs On Your Gg1

    Running your train Installing the pantographs on your GG1 lthough your locomotive is wired to operate on a three-rail track, it is equipped with operating pantographs which can be wired into the power circuit by any model railroader whose layout works with a catenary, or overhead power line.

  • Page 16: Cw-80 Transformer Operation

    CW-80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power.

  • Page 17: Setting The Accessory Output

    — from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with programmable accessory output.

  • Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact...

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    We recommend that you have the traction tires (6308302065) replaced by your Factory Trained Lionel Service Station, or by Lionel Customer Service, because the truck and side frames must be removed to access the wheels. See Instructions for...
  • Page 20 Rolling stock operation and maintenance Operating the generator car hen the door is opened, the interior light illuminates the huge diesel-electric generator (whether the generator car is stationary or in motion) until the door is closed. Connect the power pole and the searchlight only when your generator car is stationary. The searchlight (shown in Figure 12 on page 21) is switched on and off by opening and closing the car door.
  • Page 21 Rolling stock operation and maintenance Operating the generator car (continued) Generator car Generator A brief interruption of power may occur when the jack is Connecting inserted into the jack terminal. Power pole Roof terminal Searchlight Figure 12. Connecting the searchlight...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Lamp In Your Generator Car

    Refer to Figure 13. Replacement lamps (Lionel part no. Light cover retainer available from your Factory 6000363300) are Trained Lionel Service Station, or from Lionel Customer Service. See Instructions for Light cover Obtaining Service on page 28 for more infor- mation.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Lamp In Your Searchlight

    Rolling stock operation and maintenance Replacing the lamp in your searchlight he searchlight is illuminated by one lamp (Lionel part no. 6000363300 for non-Command layouts or Lionel part no. 6001445300 for Command Control layouts) available from your Factory Trained Lionel Service Station, or from Lionel Customer Service. See Instructions for Obtaining Service on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Lamp In Your Caboose

    2. Lift the body off the frame. 3. Pull the lamp out of the socket and replace it with part no. 6000161300, available from your Factory Trained Lionel Service Station, or from Lionel Customer Service. See Instructions for Obtaining Service on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Lamp In Your Caboose

    Rolling stock operation and maintenance Replacing the lamp in your caboose (continued) Body screws Underside of caboose Lamp no. 6000161300 Figure 15. Caboose lamp replacement...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 27: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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